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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,885.20, 29,827.80 and 14,053.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,885.20, 29,827.80 and 14,053.20 is: 21,079.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,885.20 : 29,827.80 = 14,053.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,885.20/29,827.80 = 14,053.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,885.20x = 29,827.80 × 14,053.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,885.20x = 419,176,038.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,176,038.96/19,885.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,079.80

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